Cranial Nerves: Abnormal Findings

Cranial nerves 9 & 10 - Glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves

Video: Asymmetric deviation of the uvula (Cranial nerves 9 & 10)

Description: When the patient says "ah" there is excessive nasal air escape. The palate elevates more on the left side and the uvula deviates toward the left side because the right side is weak. This patient has a deficit of the right 9th & 10th cranial nerves.

Source: NeuroLogic Exam (http://library.med.utah.edu/neurologicexam)

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